Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW)

Our client is an established nonprofit behavioral health organization providing residential treatment and recovery services to individuals impacted by substance use disorders, trauma, and co-occurring behavioral health needs. The organization takes a team-based approach to recovery, combining clinical services, counseling, case management, education, structured activities, and ongoing support to help individuals build stability and successfully transition back into the community. This opportunity is based within a 45-bed men's residential treatment program where residents typically participate in treatment for approximately 9-12 months.

About The Role

We are seeking a New York State Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) to join an experienced multidisciplinary residential treatment team. This is an excellent opportunity for an early-career LMSW looking to build clinical experience within substance use and behavioral health. The organization is open to candidates whose experience comes from MSW internships or field placements and provides opportunities for continued clinical development and progression toward LCSW licensure. Unlike a traditional therapy position, this role does not carry a heavy ongoing counseling caseload. The LMSW primarily supports new admissions by completing clinical assessments and initial treatment planning before transitioning residents to their primary counselors.

Responsibilities

• Complete biopsychosocial assessments for new admissions
• Develop initial treatment/service plans
• Conduct substance use and co-occurring disorder screenings and assessments
• Participate in the intake and orientation process
• Support approximately 1-2 new admissions per week
• Collaborate with primary counselors following the initial assessment and treatment-planning process
• Participate in treatment-team meetings and case conferences
• Assist with crisis intervention and resident support as needed
• Provide limited individual, group, or family support based on resident needs and referrals
• Coordinate referrals, case management, and care coordination when appropriate
• Maintain timely and accurate clinical documentation
• Participate in interventions, trainings, outreach, and resident activities
• Work collaboratively with counselors, clinical leadership, and other members of the residential treatment team
• Remain engaged with resident progress and communicate observations or concerns to the treatment team
• Participate in the overall residential community and support program needs as they arise

Qualifications

• Active New York State LMSW license required
• Master's degree in Social Work
• Experience with substance use disorder, behavioral health, trauma, or co-occurring populations preferred
• MSW internships and clinical field placements will be considered as relevant experience
• Newer LMSWs are encouraged to apply
• Experience completing biopsychosocial assessments and treatment plans preferred
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and documentation skills
• Comfortable working as part of a multidisciplinary residential treatment team
• Flexible, personable, collaborative, and willing to learn

Pay

$65,000-$70,000 Per Year

Schedule

Full Time - Mon-Fri 09:00am-05:00pm (approximately 99% onsite; schedule may occasionally adjust such as 12:00pm-8:00pm or later for family meetings or resident-related needs).